Encephalitis-predominant Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala, India during 2024

Authors: Rima R. Sahay, Deepak Y. Patil, Shubin Chenayil, Anita M. Shete, Kannan Sabarinath PS, Sreelekshmy Mohandas, R. Balasubramanian, Satish Gaikwad, Siba S, Arun Thachappully Remesh, Pankaj Singh, Lekshmi S. Rajan, Pragya D. Yadav

Year: 2025

Journal: Journal of Infection and Public Health

Summary

Two Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala, India during 2024 were predominantly encephalitis cases with no secondary transmission observed.

Key Findings

AES-predominant outbreaks in Kerala (2019, 2021, and 2024) had no human-to-human transmission compared to ARDS-predominant outbreaks
Early detection, efficient containment, and improved surveillance were important measures in preventing secondary transmission

Methodology

Study Type: Short Report
Geographic Focus: Malappuram, Kerala, India
Time Period: 2024 (July and September)

Topics

Epidemiology, Virology

Relevance

The study reiterates the need for enhanced surveillance of Nipah virus among ARDS cases to prevent future outbreaks.

Source

View the entire paper: File:1-s2.0-S1876034125001315-main.pdf